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Lugaw with Goto (Rice Soup with Beef Tripe)

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GOTO or RICE SOUP WITH BEEF TRIPE , as I have mentioned in my last recipe post, is the best pair of TOKWA’T BABOY . LUGAW is a local term for glutinous rice soup while GOTO is a Tagalog term for Beef Tripe or the edible internal[...]

Autumn Succotash

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Autumn, winter, spring, summer. Who in the food world decides what foods go with which seasons? Every time a new season rolls around, I take a look through all the blogs on my blog roll and a lot of other ones that aren't on there, and I notice[...]

Wild Mushroom Risotto

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I love risotto, and it is so easy to make. Don't let anyone scare you off by telling you its complicated, or difficult. All it takes is a little patience and a lot of stirring. :-) You can use any combination of mushrooms you like -- I usually[...]

Eight-Layer Casserole

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I set a goal for myself for this year, which was to master how to cook/bake other foods that weren't dessert-related. I'm taking this goal pretty seriously, but in a fun way, and lately every moment I've had to make something, I make sure it's not[...]

Red Lentils and Sausage

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This is a simple post. When our pantry is looking pretty empty, there?s always lentils. Make some. Include sausage. Spoon hot over cooked brown rice. Sprinkle with fresh-snipped chives from a pot on the patio (this is making me sound[...]

My Kitchen My World - Morocco

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Judy of Judy's Gross Eats has chosen Morocco for this week's tour for My Kitchen My World . In Morocco, the main meal is eaten at midday, and is comprised of several courses - hot and cold salads, then stews called tagines , followed by a main[...]

Smoky Chipotle Vegetarian Bowl

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Anytime I can put sour cream and cheese on something, I’m a happy girl. I guess that’s why I’m such a huge fan of Mexican food — what’s not to like? Unfortunately though, Mexican food also happens to be one of[...]

Taste & Create XXIII: Chana Masala

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If you don't know what Taste & Create is all about, please just go here and follow the directions to sign up! It is so much fun to be paired with random partners from around the world, and prepare new dishes from the fabulous assortment[...]

Green Bean and Borlotti Bean Risotto

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My photos here do not do this dish justice. A creamy combination of arborio rice, romano beans, crunchy green beans and Parmesan cheese is a perfect remedy for a diner who is suffering from a lack of appetite. A complete meal on a plate, it is[...]

Taste & Create XXV: Black Bean Soup

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Once again, it's time for Taste & Create! It seems odd not to be hosting the event this month, after helping Nicole out for so many months in a row while she had her sweet new little boy . Congratulations, Nicole! Taste & Create was[...]